A Method for the Separation and Analysis of Aromatic Fractions of Aviation Gasoline
Abstract
A method has been developed for separating the benzene toluene and higher aromatic fractions of aviation gasoline in order that analysis for the content of these hydrocarbons may be effected. This separation is accomplished by distillation of a 200 ml charge through a 600 mm Hempel type column, packed with glass beads, at a rate of 4 ml per minute. The efficiency of the separation is such that aromatic constituents can be determined with an accuracy of + or - 1 percent. The advantages of the method are: 1. Simple apparatus, available to all laboratories. 2. Simple technique: no especial skill is required for performing the distillation operation. 3. Speed: with a high throughput of 4 ml per minute the aromatic fractions can be segregated in a time comparable to that needed for a standard A.S.T.M. distillation of gasoline. Data, description of apparatus and technique, drawing and photograph of distillation assembly are given in the report.
Document Details
- Document Type
- Technical Report
- Publication Date
- Apr 03, 1943
- Accession Number
- AD1175960
Entities
People
- R. H. Blizzard
Organizations
- United States Naval Research Laboratory